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Thomas Henry James

James, Thomas Henry, Private, 23181, 16th Battalion, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment
Previously served with 9th Battalion, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment
Disembarked for service in 1915 with 9th Battalion, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment
Born Cardiff, Glamorganshire
Enlisted Ilkeston, Derbyshire
Resided Alfreton, Derbyshire
Killed in action 11th February 1917 aged 21
Son of William and Alice James, of Wessington Lane, nr. Alfreton, Derbyshire.
Buried in Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery, V, J, 3

Note: Recorded as C H James on the 1914-15 Star First World War Medal Roll

1911 Census
A coal miner pony driver below ground
Son of Alice James, of Pond Houses, Wessington Lane, Derbyshire

(Photograph and article from the Derbyshire Times, 3rd March 1917)

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